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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,971.52, 160,614.98 and 59,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,971.52, 160,614.98 and 59,679 is: 89,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,971.52 : 160,614.98 = 59,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,971.52/160,614.98 = 59,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,971.52x = 160,614.98 × 59,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,971.52x = 9,585,341,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,585,341,391.42/106,971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,606.48

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